Youth Rugby

Boys Rugby

ORFC Under 16s touring team at Goldenacre

Boy's Youth Rugby in Orkney comprises three main age groups: U14, U16 & U18s.
The teams currently compete in their relevant Caledonia North Divisions, along with teams such as Moray, Ellon & Gordonstoun School.

The youth teams also embark on trips and tours to places like Shetland, Aberdeen & Edinburgh, playing games against some of the biggest clubs in Scotland while taking in the odd International match at the same time.

Under 13/14s
The U14s are coached by Andrew Thomson & Gareth Squire and the U13s are coached by Don Tualasea, Erland Drever & Erland Wood.

Coaching times (may vary - please check What's On or Social media):

Wednesday evenings at Orkney RFC, 6pm–7.30pm
Sunday afternoons at Orkney RFC, 1:00pm-2:30pm

For more information contact Andrew

CLICK HERE FOR U14 NEWS & REPORTS

Under 16s
The U16s are coached by Stewart Spence, Lucy Rendall Flett, Darren McGee and Graeme Ramage

Coaching times (may vary):

Wednesday evenings at Orkney RFC, 6pm–7.30pm

For more information, contact Stewart or Darren: Email / Phone

CLICK HERE FOR U16 NEWS & REPORTS

Under 18s
The U18s are coached by Bruce Sinclair & Jeffrey Dougall

Coaching times (may vary):

Wednesday evenings at Orkney RFC, 6pm–7.30pm

For more information, contact Bruce: email

CLICK HERE FOR U18 NEWS & REPORTS

Girls Rugby

The girls section welcomes all girls from Under 12 (P6/P7) to Under 18s.
U12s play in local mixed (boys and girls) tournaments with the Minis sections, U14s take part in the Great North Challenge competing against teams from Caledonia North region in a 7-aside format, while U16&U18s join in with the Caithness teams, playing at national level.

U16&U18s:
U16s and U18s are coached by Stuart Brown and Charlene Nicolson.

Coaching times:

Monday 6.30-8pm, alongside women’s team at Rugby Club April-Oct. and riding centre Nov-March except after Sunday fixture (see calendar)
Thursday 5.30-7pm at the Rugby Club April-Oct. and 6.00-7.00 pm Picky AWP Nov-March.

Contact: [email protected] or Facebook ORFC U16/18 Girls

U12&U14s:
U12s (P6&P7) and U14s are coached by Tiphaine Cazenave, Gordon Wark and Charlotte French.

Coaching times:

Monday 5.30-6.30pm at the Rugby Club Aug-Nov except after Sunday fixture (see calendar) and 6-7:00 pm at the Riding Centre Nov-March.
Thursday 5.30-7pm at the Rugby Club Aug-Nov./March-June and 5.45-7.00 pm Picky AWP Nov-March.

Note: U12s have the option to join their local mixed (boys and girls) minis section at the weekend instead of taking part in the Monday trainings. Option of Dounby, Kirkwall or Burray. See Minis section page for details.
Contact: [email protected] or Facebook ORFC U12/U14 girls

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